Dyed Osnaburg Utility Fabric for Bags from Japan
Plain weave Osnaburg sheeting fabric, dyed in solid colors, exceeding 200 g/m², composed of under 85% cotton primarily mixed with man-made fibers like polyester, with 313 thread count. Ideal for heavy-duty bags and sacks. It matches HTS 5211.31.0025 precisely as non-napped, dyed Osnaburg sheeting.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Conduct weave analysis to confirm plain weave only, per U.S. note (b) excluding selvage
• Retain dyeing process records to prove piece-dyed status versus yarn-dyed alternatives
• Avoid common pitfall of misdeclaring weight; use post-scouring weight per Chapter 52 notes